Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench
Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Curl Over Incline Bench is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your biceps.
💪 Biceps🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps


How to do the standing one-arm dumbbell curl over incline bench
- Stand on the back side of an incline bench as if you were going to be a spotter for someone. Have a dumbbell in one hand and rest it across the incline bench with a supinated (palms up) grip.
- Position your non lifting hand at the corner or side of the incline bench. The chest should be pressed against the top part of the incline and your feet should be pressed against the floor at a wide stance. This is the starting position.
- While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the dumbbell upward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
- Switch arms while performing this exercise.
Muscles worked
Primary: Biceps
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the standing one-arm dumbbell curl over incline bench work?
It mainly works your biceps.
How many sets and reps of standing one-arm dumbbell curl over incline bench should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the standing one-arm dumbbell curl over incline bench good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.